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All pictures by Lao Xie Xie Gen Z Are Leading a Sexual Revolution in Shanghai, Apparently
And artist Lao Xie Xie has the photos to prove it, as he documents a shift in self-expression among China’s rebel youth.
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In September 2026, Atlanta PD reported the arrest of two rappers in connection with a shooting that occurred in April.
Two Rappers Arrested on Murder and Armed Robbery Charges
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Behind the paywall this week, a writer investigates horrifying social-media violence, while a photographer shoots randy zoomers in Shanghai.
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Classic+ curious MMO fans can check out the upcoming World of Warcraft: Forever experience for free on October 19.
How To Try World of Warcraft: Forever With No Subscription, Beta Invite, or Game Time
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Magic: The Gathering’s latest tournament results reveal the top Modern deck and the best archetypes to counter it.
Magic: The Gathering’s Top Modern Deck (And How To Counter It)
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Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 arrives next week with skill resets, animal petting, a new Story mode, and over 1,100 improvements and fixes.
Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Features Announced
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Retro gaming fans with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription can now access three more Game Boy Advance titles.
Three Early 2000s Games Arrive on Nintendo Classics Library
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Hazbin Hotel comes to Fortnite on October 16. Here are the release times, Charlie, Alastor, and Vaggie skins, and estimated bundle prices.
Hazbin Hotel Fortnite Release Date and All Skins Revealed
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Dungeons and Dragons players and DMs can personalize their adventures with custom tokens and stickers on D&D Beyond starting now.
Dungeons and Dragons – D&D Beyond Adds Highly-Requested Feature
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Magic: Arena players can pick up this budget aggro deck to add a competitive mono-white Standard build to their library.
Magic: The Gathering – Full Eerie Aggro Decklist Revealed
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Dungeons and Dragons players have two different class options when it comes to bringing World of Warcraft Warriors to the tabletop.
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft – How To Play an Arms, Fury, or Protection Warrior
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Life, Culture
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A Cyberattack Left French Supermarkets With Hot Fridges and Spoiled Food
Hackers raised fridge temperatures at French supermarkets up to 122°F, sparking fires and forcing stores to discard spoiled food.
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Scientists Found a Fungal Strain Resistant to All Four Antifungal Drug Classes Tested
In lab tests, a C. auris strain from a Kenyan surgical infection resisted drugs from four major classes of antifungal medicines.
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The 45-Year-Old Loophole That Keeps Roller Coasters Off the Federal Radar
A fatal fall at Six Flags Over Georgia has renewed scrutiny of ride safety rules, with oversight varying from state to state.
MOTHERBOARD Tech
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Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
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Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
‘Dopamine sites’ let you pretend to buy products or order takeout, offering the familiar thrill of clicking without spending real money.
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Photo by Naki/Redferns 3 Metalcore Bands That’ll Make You Wish You Had Access To Your Lost Myspace Scene Kids Photos
These metalcore bands from the 2000s are all we have to remember the social media site where our memories and photos were erased in 2019.
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Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Corbis via Getty Images 3 Early 2000s Rock Music Videos That Millennials Would Race Home After School to Watch on TRL
In the early 2000s, these were the rock music videos that had kids rushing home after school to watch MTV.
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Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns 3 Unexpected Songs to Put On Your Halloween Playlist (and 3 You Should Skip This Year)
These songs may be unconventional, but they’re sure to put the spooky spark back in your stale Halloween playlist.
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Screenshot: Rockstar Games, PlayStation GTA 6 PS5 Features Revealed by PlayStation Ahead of Launch
PlayStation has revealed GTA 6’s PS5 features, including DualSense support, 3D audio, and PS5 Pro Enhanced status. Here’s what to expect.
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Screenshot: Nintendo Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Trailer Reveals Dark Link and Expanded Combat
A new Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake trailer reveals Dark Link and expanded horseback combat. Watch the latest gameplay footage from Nintendo.
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Finished ‘Crystal Lake’? This Horror Game Should Be Your Next Trip to Summer Camp.
‘The Quarry’ sends camp counselors into a bloody nightmare where your decisions determine who survives—and who never leaves camp.
Horoscopes
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 16, 2026
Pluto turns direct after months of retrograde, letting inner growth step out into the world in visible, lasting ways.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 15, 2026
Jupiter’s sextile to the Sun peaks as the Sagittarius Moon trines Jupiter, making big asks and long shots more promising.
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Pluto Retrograde Ends This Week. Here’s What You Should Know.
Pluto stations direct October 15. Astrologers explain what the shift could mean for boundaries, old patterns, and putting reflection into action.
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Maha Haq for VICE This THC Candy Is Basically Laffy Taffy for Adults
MOOD put 15mg THC + 15mg CBD into chewy taffy, which is probably the most adult thing to happen to childhood candy.
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Made In cast-iron 14" skillet – Credit: Made In Cookware Cast Iron Always Sticking? It Might Not Be a Skill Issue. Here’s What Chefs Recommend
Not even a year on the market, and Made In’s cast iron is already making a name for itself.
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Lola Most Weighted Blankets Feel Like Sandbags—This One Doesn’t
Heavy and fuzzy. Name a more iconic blanket duo.
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5 New Steam Games You Might Have Missed That You Can Play Right Now
Run a magical Paris bakery, fish a haunted swamp, or fight bleeding cardboard. These five Steam games give you plenty to explore.
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‘Tenebris Somnia’ Turns a Nightmare About an Ex Into a Survival Horror Story
‘Tenebris Somnia’ pairs retro survival horror with live-action cutscenes, practical effects, and a nightmare involving an ex.
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Did AI Really Delete This Reality Show’s Entire Season Weeks Before It Was Set to Air?
TV4 says human error and a failed backup left ‘The Challenge Sverige’ needing a full re-edit, delaying its premiere until 2027.
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How Badly Does Smoking Wreck Your Reproductive Organs? Here’s What the Science Says.
In a 12-week mouse study, cigarette smoke extract altered ovarian gene activity and changed testicular tissue at higher doses.
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World’s Oldest Shipwreck Discovered off the Coast of Turkey. Here’s Everything We Know.
Researchers found about 30 ancient jars off Turkey that may have carried wine, olive oil, or resin—and some still held residue.
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Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images New Tom Cruise Film ‘Digger’ Is Sparking Divisive Reactions, but the Godfather of Grunge Vouches for It
Neil Young says you should ignore the bad reviews for Tom Cruise’s new film ‘Digger’, as it’s “the best film he’s ever seen.”
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Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns Iconic Metal Vocalist Has Crucial Open-Heart Surgery Months After Tour Retirement
Deep Purple singer Glenn Hughes has revealed that he underwent a 10-hour open-heart surgery and is feeling “gratitude.”
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VICE Reveals Playlist Project Vol. 1 Semi-Finalists, Announces Playlist Project Vol. 2
We now have the semi-finalists for the Vice Playlist Project Vol. 1, as the new competition, Playlist Project Vol. 2, gets underway.
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Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images 3 Emo Bands of the 2010s That Are Perfect for Sweater Weather
These fourth-wave emo bands will make you feel extra cozy in your favorite fall sweater on a chilly evening.